Agenda of Traffic Committee

Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 09 May, 2017

Location: Jervis Bay Room 3, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

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Agenda

1. Apologies

2. Confirmation of Minutes

· Traffic Committee - 11 April 2017................................................................................ 1

3. Business Arising from Previous Minutes

4. Reports of the Convenor

TC17.20...... Centre Line Marking and No Stopping Extension - Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook Beach (PN 3341)............................................................................................ 4

TC17.21...... Crossing Upgrades - Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry, Moss St, Osborne St and North St, Nowra, Emmett St, Callala Bay, Hawken Rd, Tomerong and Green St, Ulladulla (PN 3362)....................................................................................................... 6

TC17.22...... No Stopping Zone - Intersection Princes Highway and Crescent Street, Ulladulla (PN 3380)............................................................................................................. 15

TC17.23...... Double Barrier Centre Line Marking - Sanctuary Point Rd, Sanctuary Point (PN 3381)...................................................................................................................... 17

TC17.24...... No Stopping Zone - Duncan Street, Vincentia (PN 3382)........................... 19

TC17.25...... Centre Line Marking & Warning Signage - Donlan Road & Garside Road, Mollymook Beach (PN 3383).......................................................................................... 21

TC17.26...... Car & Trailer Combination Only Parking - Boat Harbour, Bendalong (PN 3384) 23

TC17.27...... Parking Restrictions - Red Point Road, Bendalong (PN 3385).................... 26

TC17.28...... No Stopping Zone - Lister Court, Hyams Beach (PN 3390)........................ 29

TC17.29...... Disabled Parking Space - Crookhaven Heads Boat Ramp, Culburra Beach (PN 3391)...................................................................................................................... 31

TC17.30...... Disabled Parking Space - Parkes Crescent, Callala Beach (PN 3392)...... 33

TC17.31...... Road Weight Restriction - Upper Kangaroo River Road, Barrengarry (PN 3393)...................................................................................................................... 35

TC17.32...... Raised Pedestrian Crossing - West Birriley Street and North Tarawal Street, Bomaderry (PN 3351).................................................................................. 37

5. General Business

Note: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 June 2017

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Membership

Mr Martin Upitis

Ms Amy Thomson

Sergeant Mick Tebbutt

Mr Alan Trass

Mr Stuart Coughlan

Clr Jo Gash

Clr Andrew Guile

Clr Patricia White

The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee is a technical review committee, not a committee of Council under the Local Government Act 1993. The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has delegated certain powers to Council under the Transport Administration Act 1988 (Section 50). A condition of this delegation is that Council must take into account the Traffic Committee recommendations.

There are four formal members of the Traffic Committee, each of whom has a single vote only. The members are representatives from:

NSW Police Force
RMS
Shoalhaven City Council
Local State Member of Parliament (for the location of the issue to be voted upon)

If the RMS or NSW Police Force disagrees with any Traffic Committee recommendation, or Council’s resolution (on any Traffic Committee recommendation), they may lodge an appeal with the Regional Traffic Committee for determination. The appeal must be lodged in writing within 14 days of the date of notification in writing. Any action relative to any issue under appeal must cease until the matter is determined. The Regional Traffic Committee is chaired by an independent chairperson and submissions and representations are welcomed from all interested parties.

Council cannot amend a Traffic Committee recommendation. The Council can only: adopt the Traffic Committee recommendation; not adopt the Traffic Committee recommendation, or request the Traffic Committee reconsider the issue.

The full guide to the delegation to Council’s for the regulation of traffic can be viewed at RMS Website

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Location: E-meeting

The following members voted:

Mr Martin Upitis - Assets Manager

Mr Mick Tebbutt

Mr Alan Trass

Mr Stuart Coughlan

Ms Amy Thomson

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Nil

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Tuesday 14 March 2017 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

Nil

Reports of the Convenor

TC17.15 Proposed Parking Restrictions - Nowra Hill Public School (PN 3369)

HPERM Ref: D17/108135

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the installation of the following parking restrictions on the land adjacent to Nowra Hill Public School, BTU Road, Nowra Hill as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/15:

1. 50m No Stopping zone along the existing footpath within Department of Justice and Attorney General Land, with installation to be arranged by the Department of Defence.

2. 18m time restricted No Parking zone (8.00am-9.30am 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days) along the school boundary, with the installation to be arranged the General Manager (Director Assets and Works).

3. 50m No Stopping zone along the school boundary, with installation to be arranged by the General Manager (Director Assets and Works).

Recommendation (By consent)

1. 50m No Stopping zone along the existing footpath within Department of Justice and Attorney General Land, with installation to be arranged by the Department of Defence.

2. 18m time restricted No Parking zone (8.00am-9.30am 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days) along the school boundary, with the installation to be arranged the General Manager (Director Assets and Works).

3. 50m No Stopping zone along the school boundary, with installation to be arranged by the General Manager (Director Assets and Works).

TC17.16 Proposed No Stopping Zone - Morschel Avenue, North Nowra (PN 3373)

HPERM Ref: D17/108188

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the extension of the existing No Stopping zone on the eastern side of Morshel Avenue 7m south of its current location, North Nowra, as detailed in the attached TRAF 2017/16.

Recommendation (By consent)

TC17.17 Proposed Line Marking Amendments - Intersection Cambewarra Rd & Railway St, Bomaderry (PN 3387)

HPERM Ref: D17/108200

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the relocation of the existing Stop hold line (TF/TB1) markings and associated double barrier (BB) centre line marking 3.3m east of its current location at the intersection of Railway Street and Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry, as detailed in the attached TRAF 2017/17.

Recommendation (By consent)

TC17.18 Proposed Stop Sign & Line Marking - Intersection Royal Mantle Dr & Red Gum Dr, Ulladulla (PN 3388)

HPERM Ref: D17/108232

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following changes at the intersection of Royal Mantle Drive and Red Gum Drive, Ulladulla, as detailed in the attached TRAF 2017/18:

1. A Stop sign and associated hold line markings (TF/TB1) on Royal Mantle Drive at its intersection with Red Gum Drive.

2. 50m of double barrier (BB) centre line marking along Red Gum Drive, ensuring a 10m break in the centre across the intersection of Royal Mantle Drive.

Recommendation (By consent)

1. A Stop sign and associated hold line markings (TF/TB1) on Royal Mantle Drive at its intersection with Red Gum Drive.

2. 50m of double barrier (BB) centre line marking along Red Gum Drive, ensuring a 10m break in the centre across the intersection of Royal Mantle Drive.

TC17.19 Proposed Keep Clear Pavement Marking - Bridge Road, Nowra (PN 3389)

HPERM Ref: D17/108248

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of KEEP CLEAR pavement markings in the northbound travel lane of Bridge Road, Nowra, adjacent to the Fire Station, as detailed in the attached TRAF 2017/19.

Recommendation (By consent)

There being no further business, the meeting concluded.

Martin Upitis

CHAIRPERSON

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TC17.20 Centre Line Marking and No Stopping Extension - Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook Beach (PN 3341)

HPERM Ref: D17/133442

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/20 - Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook Beach ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed centre line marking and the No Stopping zone extension in Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook Beach, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/20, which includes:

1. extension of the existing double barrier (BB) centre line marking along Tallwood Avenue, from its intersection with Mitchell Parade to its intersection with Jones Avenue.

2. extension of the existing No Stopping zone approximately 35m on the northern side of Tallwood Avenue from the frontage of 88 Tallwood Avenue to the boundary of 86 Tallwood Avenue and 56 Jones Avenue.

Details

The Committee may recall previous discussions regarding the raised pedestrian crossing to be installed on Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook Beach.

As part of the raised pedestrian crossing project (between Carroll Avenue and Jones Avenue) it is proposed to extend the current centre line marking on Tallwood Avenue from Mitchell Parade to Jones Avenue to link up to the line marking for the crossing. This will provide a continuous centre line from Carroll Avenue to Mitchell Parade (allowing for a gap at the intersection of Jones Avenue).

Due to the width and alignment of Tallwood Avenue at this location, Council will need to extend the No Stopping zone on the northern side of Tallwood Avenue from its current extent in front of 88 Tallwood Avenue to the boundary of 86 Tallwood Avenue and 56 Jones Avenue (a distance of approximately 35m).

Consultation was carried out with affected property owners and the Ulladulla and Districts Community Forum.

Two submissions were received. One submission supports the proposal whilst one submission objected to the No Stopping zone due to the loss of on-street parking. Traffic Unit has discussed the proposed with the objector and following the provision of additional detailed information, the objector has accepted the explanation and that there is no other alternative option.

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TC17.21 Crossing Upgrades - Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry, Moss St, Osborne St and North St, Nowra, Emmett St, Callala Bay, Hawken Rd, Tomerong and Green St, Ulladulla (PN 3362)

HPERM Ref: D17/133450

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/21a - Crossing Upgrade - Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry ⇩

2. TRAF 2017/21b - Crossing Upgrade - Hawken Rd, Tomerong ⇩

3. TRAF 2017/21c - Crossing Upgrade - North St, Nowra ⇩

4. TRAF 2017/21d - Crossing Upgrade - Osborne St, Nowra ⇩

5. TRAF 2017/21e - Crossing Upgrade - Emmett St, Callala Bay ⇩

6. TRAF 2017/21f - Crossing Upgrade - Green St, Ulladulla ⇩

7. TRAF 2017/21g - Crossing Upgrade - Moss St, Nowra ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the upgrade the existing crossings to raised thresholds adjacent to the following schools; Bomaderry Public School, Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry; Tomerong Public School, Hawken Road, Tomerong; St Michaels Catholic Primary School, North Street & Osborne Street, Nowra; Callala Bay Public School, Emmett Street, Callala Bay and Ulladulla Public School, Green Street, Ulladulla and the upgrade of the kerb extensions adjacent to Nowra High School, Moss Street, Nowra to a pedestrian crossing, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/21 a, b, c, d, e, f and g.

Details

Council has been successful in gaining funding from the State Government to upgrade existing crossings under the Pedestrian Infrastructure around Schools program adjacent to the following schools; Bomaderry Public School, Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry; Tomerong Public School, Hawken Road, Tomerong; St Michaels Catholic Primary School, North Street, Nowra; Nowra High School, Moss Street, Nowra; Callala Bay Public School, Emmett Street, Callala Bay and Ulladulla Public School, Green Street, Ulladulla.

In addition, Council will also be upgrading the existing crossing on Osbourne Street, Nowra adjacent to St Michaels Catholic Primary School.

For each of the crossings, the proposal is to raise the level of each crossing (construction of a ramped threshold) to physically slow traffic at these locations. All crossings are currently children’s crossings with the exception of Moss Street which is kerb extensions only. Moss Street is proposed to be marked as a pedestrian crossing.

Two rounds of consultation were carried out with the relevant schools, affected property owners / residents and relevant CCB’s.

In the first round of consultation, Council advised affected property owners / residents of the existing children’s crossing being nominated to be upgraded to a raised children’s crossing.

One submission received did not support the proposal advising that the raised threshold proposed for Cambewarra Road will create a high level of noise, especially from the large volume of trucks using the road. There is not expected to be any increase in overall sound pressure level and accordingly, the resident was advised that Council would be prepared to engage an independent noise consultant to measure noise levels before and after construction of the children’s crossing. Council received no further response.

In the second round of consultation, Council advised all Schools, affected property owners / residents and relevant CCB’s that Council was successful in its funding application to upgrade the existing children’s crossings.

No submissions were received in the second round of consultation.

A signage and line marking plan for each crossing has been submitted for the Committee’s consideration.

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TC17.22 No Stopping Zone - Intersection Princes Highway and Crescent Street, Ulladulla (PN 3380)

HPERM Ref: D17/133462

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/22 - Princes Highway and Crescent Street, Ulladulla ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a No Stopping zone on the eastern side of Princes Highway for a distance of 20m immediately south of its intersection with Crescent Street, Ulladulla, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/22.

Details

Council has been requested to review parking restrictions at the intersection of Crescent Street and the Princes Highway, Ulladulla.

Concern was raised regarding vehicles parking on the south eastern side of the intersection restricting sight distance for vehicles exiting Crescent Street onto the Princes Highway.

In view of addressing the concerns raised, Council is proposing to install a 20m No Stopping zone along the Princes Highway south of its intersection with Crescent Street.

The impact of this proposal will mean that motorists will be unable to park in this location.

Consultation was carried out with the affected property owner and the Ulladulla & Districts Community Forum, and both were in support of the proposal.

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TC17.23 Double Barrier Centre Line Marking - Sanctuary Point Rd, Sanctuary Point (PN 3381)

HPERM Ref: D17/133493

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/23 - Sanctuary Point Rd, Sanctuary Point ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of double barrier centre line marking along Sanctuary Point Road for a distance 60m north and 75m south of Edmund Street intersection, Sanctuary Point, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/23.

Details

Council has been requested to investigate delineating the travel lanes on Sanctuary Point Road adjacent to its intersection with Edmund Street.

Concern has been raised regarding vehicles travelling in the centre of the road around the curves in Sanctuary Point Road.

Council’s Traffic Unit conducted an on-site inspection of the location and noted that due to the curves proximity to the Edmund Street intersection and the restricted sight distance at the bends, the installation of centre line marking is warranted.

In view of addressing the concern raised, Council is proposing to install double barrier centre line marking in Sanctuary Point Road for a distance of approximately 135m (60m north and 75m south of Edmund Street intersection.

The impact of this proposal will mean that motorists will be unable to park within 3m of the marked centre line.

Consultation was carried out with affected property owners/residents and the Basin Villages Forum.

Seven submissions were received. Three submissions received support the proposal and four submissions received did not support the proposal due to impacts on resident on-street parking. No submission was received from the Basin Villages Forum.

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TC17.24 No Stopping Zone - Duncan Street, Vincentia (PN 3382)

HPERM Ref: D17/133496

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/24 - Duncan Street, Vincentia ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a 10m No Stopping zone in the hammer head (turning area) opposite property number 90 & 92 Duncan Street, Vincentia, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/24.

Details

Concern has been raised regarding vehicles parking in the hammerhead turning area at the end of Duncan Street, Vincentia.

Council constructed the turning area to facilitate the turning movements of emergency and service vehicles in 2012, however cars parking in this location prevent these movements.

To address these concerns Council is proposing to install a 10m No Stopping zone in turning area.

The impact of this proposal will mean that motorists will be unable to stop in this location.

Consultation was carried out with affected property owners and the Vincentia Ratepayers & Residents Association.

One submission was received neither for nor against the proposal. No submission was received from the Vincentia Ratepayers & Residents Association.

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TC17.25 Centre Line Marking & Warning Signage - Donlan Road & Garside Road, Mollymook Beach (PN 3383)

HPERM Ref: D17/133506

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/25 - Garside Road & Donlan Road, Mollymook Beach ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following line marking and signage, at the intersection of Donlan Road and Garside Road, Mollymook Beach, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/25:

1. 60m of double barrier line marking along Donlan Road, centred across its intersection with Garside Road, ensuring a 10m break at the intersection.

2. a T-intersection warning sign on the minor approach to the intersection of Garside Road and Donlan Road.

Details

Council has been requested to investigate improving delineation of the travel lanes and warning of the intersection of Garside Road and Donlan Road, Mollymook Beach.

Concern was received regarding vehicles driving in the centre of the road and braking heavily on approaches to the intersection.

In view of addressing the concerns raised, Council is considering installing double barrier centre line marking along Donlan Road for 30m on the northern and 30m on the southern side of the Garside Road intersection. In addition to this Council is proposing to install an intersection warning signage on the minor approach to the intersection.

Consultation was carried with affected property owners and the Ulladulla & Districts Community Forum.

Three submissions were received in support of the proposal noting that on-street parking would not be impacted by the proposal. There was no submission received from the Ulladulla & Districts Community Forum.

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TC17.26 Car & Trailer Combination Only Parking - Boat Harbour, Bendalong (PN 3384)

HPERM Ref: D17/133515

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/26 - Boat Harbour Bendalong ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following line marking and signage changes at the Boat Harbour Beach Boat Ramp Area, Bendalong, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/26:

1. two (2) marked ‘CAR / TRAILER COMBINATION ONLY’ parking spaces between the two existing boat ramps at boat harbour beach. As a trial to be reviewed after the 2017/2018 summer period.

2. a 23m 'CAR / TRAILER COMBINATION ONLY' zone, on the southern side of the ‘headland overflow’ parking.

Details

Council has been requested by the Red Head Villages Association and the local fishing community to review the existing parking facilities at the boat harbour beach boat ramp, Bendalong.

The community raised concerns with the lack of dedicated car and trailer combination parking spaces adjacent to the boat ramps, as use of the boat ramps by boat users was inhibited due to the boat ramp parking area being parked out by other motorists.

In view of addressing the concerns raised, Council had consulted to install the following changes:

a) four (4) marked ‘CAR / TRAILER COMBINATION ONLY’ parking spaces between the two existing boat ramps at boat harbour beach.

b) a 23m (approx.) ‘CAR / TRAILER COMBINATION ONLY’ parking area on the southern side of the ‘headland overflow’ parking.

Consultation was carried out with all property owners within the Bendalong Village, the Red Point Tourist Park and the Red Head Villages Association.

A total of eleven submissions were received.

One submission did not support the proposal.

Four submissions supported the proposal

Three submissions partly supported the proposal (only supporting the headland parking proposal)

One submission received was neither for nor against the proposal.

The Red Head Villages Association support the changes to address the parking congestion, however acknowledged that there is no perfect solution due to the number of stake holders.

Following the outcome of community consultation, Council is considering installing the following:

a) two (2) marked ‘CAR / TRAILER COMBINATION ONLY’ parking spaces between the two existing boat ramps at boat harbour beach. As a trial to be reviewed after the 2017/2018 summer period and reported to LTC.

b) a 23m 'CAR / TRAILER COMBINATION ONLY' zone, on the southern side of the ‘headland overflow’ parking.

The impact of this proposal will mean the loss of 15 (approx.) unrestricted parking spaces to accommodate 9 car / trailer spaces.

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TC17.27 Parking Restrictions - Red Point Road, Bendalong (PN 3385)

HPERM Ref: D17/133526

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/27 - Red Point Road, Bendalong ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a 140m (approx.) No Stopping zone on the western side of Red Point Road from its intersection with Boronia Street to its intersection with Waratah Street, Bendalong, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/27.

Details

Council has been requested by the Red Head Villages Association and the local community to review parking within Red Point Road, Bendalong.

Concerns were raised regarding vehicles parking on both sides of Red Point Road, Bendalong, reducing two way traffic to one travel lane - particularly in peak holiday times.

Council consulted with the Bendalong community and the Red Head Villages Association on the following options:

· Option 1 - No Stopping zone western side

This proposal will prevent vehicles parking on the western side of the Red Point Road

· Option 2 - 1 Hour (1P) time restricted parking western side

This proposal will only permit vehicles to park for a maximum of 1 hour on the western side of Red Point Road.

· Option 3 - Off-set double barrier centre line marking

This proposal will prevent vehicles from parking within 3m of the centre line marking, off-set to permit parking on the eastern (kerbed) side of Red Point Road.

· Option 4 - No change to existing parking arrangements

Letters were sent out to all property owners in the Bendalong Village and the Red Head Villages Association.

A total of 24 submissions were received. A summary of the submissions is as follows:

13 (54%) prefer Option 1

1 (4%) prefer Option 2

2 (8%) prefer Option 3

8 (33%) prefer Option 4

The Red Head Villages Association supported option 1.

Following the outcome of community consultation, it is proposed to install a 140m (approx.) No Stopping zone on the western side of Red Point Road from the intersection of Boronia Street to the intersection of Waratah Street.

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TC17.28 No Stopping Zone - Lister Court, Hyams Beach (PN 3390)

HPERM Ref: D17/133527

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/28 - Lister Court, Hyams Beach ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a 30m (approx.) No Stopping zone on the southern side of Listrer Court adjacent to the access to 6 Lister Court, Hyams Beach, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/28.

Details

Council has been requested to restrict parking on the southern side of Lister Court, Hyams Beach, adjacent to the existing retaining wall.

It has been advised that parking in this location restricts through traffic movements and use of the existing hammer head turning area at the end of the court.

In view of addressing the concerns raised, Council is proposing to install a 30m No Stopping zone on the southern side of Lister Court, along the retaining wall adjacent to the access to 6 Lister Court.

Consultation was carried out with affected property owners and the Hyams Beach Villagers Association.

The Hyams Beach Villagers Association and three submissions support of the proposal.

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TC17.31 Road Weight Restriction - Upper Kangaroo River Road, Barrengarry (PN 3393)

HPERM Ref: D17/133549

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/31 - Upper Kangaroo River Road, Barrengarry ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of ‘no trucks’ R6-10-2B and ‘gross load limit 10t’ R6-4B signage at the Council gate located on Upper Kangaroo River Road, Barrengarry, 12km from the intersection of Moss Vale Road, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/31.

Details

Following landslides in 2015, land slip repair work was conducted along the last 2km of Upper Kangaroo River Road, Barrengarry.

Council has been requested by Geotechnical Engineers following an assessment of the repaired section, to install an advisory 10 tonne weight restriction on the last 2km of Upper Kangaroo River Road, with a maximum load limit of 20 tonne’s for loads approved by the Roads Asset Manager.

To advise the public and residents of these restrictions, it is proposed to install a ‘no trucks’ R6-10-2B and ‘gross load limit 10t’ R6-4B at the Council gate located on Upper Kangaroo River Road, Barrengarry, 12km from the intersection of Moss Vale Road.

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TC17.32 Raised Pedestrian Crossing - West Birriley Street and North Tarawal Street, Bomaderry (PN 3351)

HPERM Ref: D17/142524

Convenor: Martin Upitis

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/32 - West Birriley St & North Tarawal St, Bomaderry ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing at the curve on West Birriley Street and North Tarawal Street, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/32.

Details

The Committee may recall previous discussions regarding the proposed pedestrian refuge to be installed at the curve of West Birriley Street and North Tarawal Street, Bomaderry, under the NSW Active Transport Program.

Council, at its meeting on 20 December 2017 adopted the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee’s recommendation to install a pedestrian refuge at the curve of West Birriley Street and North Tarawal Street. Bomaderry.

Following the recommendation Council staff carried out detailed design for the crossing, however potholing of the trunk main indicated the main was not where it was expected to be, and is very shallow, and in rock, and right where the proposed road widening was designed to be. It is not possible to build over the main, as it is very old and shallow.

To move the main to widen the road (per the pedestrian refuge design) would mean the project would not be built by the end June deadline, and would cost significantly more than the budget.

As an alternative to a pedestrian refuge at this location it is proposed to install a raised marked foot crossing.

Accordingly a revised design has been prepared which does not require road widening/impact on the trunk main.

The proposal is for a raised marked foot crossing to still achieve the desired pedestrian safety improvements, but via a different treatment.

There are numerous raised crossings in operation throughout Shoalhaven city (including many around schools) and these have become very popular and welcomed by the community, not just to improve pedestrian safety but they have proven very effective in reducing speeds right at the crossing point.

The subject crossing is used by three schools as well as users of the adjacent Bomaderry sports complex (basketball stadium, swimming pool, tennis courts, cricket and football fields). The schools and the management committees of the sports fields all support the need for the pedestrian crossing improvements.

The attached design has been prepared in accordance with standards, and includes the associated signs/lines and vegetation clearing works to achieve the required minimum sight distances required on the approaches to the treatment.